No. 2 seed Anisimova withdraws from Charleston Open

Top-ranked player exits clay court tournament ahead of schedule.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:14am

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Amanda Anisimova, the world's 6th-ranked women's tennis player and the second seed at the Credit One Charleston Open, has withdrawn from the clay court tournament on Daniel Island in South Carolina.

Why it matters

Anisimova's withdrawal is a significant development for the Charleston Open, one of the premier clay court events on the women's professional tennis tour. As a top-10 player, her participation was highly anticipated by organizers and fans alike.

The details

No specific reason was given for Anisimova's withdrawal from the Charleston Open. The 24-year-old American has been dealing with a nagging injury in recent months that has limited her match play. Her exit leaves the tournament without one of its biggest stars and highest-seeded players.

  • Anisimova withdrew from the Charleston Open on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Amanda Anisimova

A 24-year-old American professional tennis player currently ranked 6th in the world and seeded 2nd at the Charleston Open.

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What’s next

Tournament organizers will need to adjust the draw and seeding for the Charleston Open without Anisimova's participation. Her withdrawal opens up opportunities for other top players to advance further in the tournament.

The takeaway

Anisimova's late withdrawal is a blow to the prestige of the Charleston Open, depriving fans of the chance to see one of the WTA Tour's rising stars compete on the clay courts. It also creates uncertainty around Anisimova's fitness and form heading into the upcoming clay court season.